Archive for May, 2007
Tendonitis: The Inflammation of Your Tendons
Tuesday, May 15th, 2007Anyone can get tendonitis, which is the inflammation of a tendon anywhere on our body.
When tendons are chronically overused, it may lead to microscopic tears in the collagen matrix and this causes a gradual weakening of the tissues. It is also associated with rheumatoid arthritis. There is generally a swelling in a region of micro [...]
Chronic tendonitis
Monday, May 14th, 2007Chronic tendonitis is not only painful, it can be disabling as well: millions suffer from it.
Chronic tendonitis which is a condition that affects the tendons in various parts of the body. The word “chronic” means recurring and tendons are the elastic-like tissue which connects the muscles to the bones.
These tendons tend to lose [...]
Calcified Tendonitis
Sunday, May 13th, 2007As the name suggests, in calcified tendonitis, a tendon injury has become calcified. Calcification is a normal protective reaction of your body, however the calcifications can cause pain.
Despite this condition’s name, calcified tendonitis is rarely caused by excessive calcium in-take. Most blood tests reveal that the far majority of people diagnosed with this form [...]
Patella Tendonitis: Sore joints - treatment
Friday, May 11th, 2007Patella tendonitis affects the patella, which is where the shin and the knee bone connect. This condition is often referred to as “Jumper’s Knee”, because it often occurs with sports-related injuries such as basketball. With proper care, patella tendonitis can be treated and help can be readily available to alleviate pain and symptoms.
What’s [...]
Achilles Tendonitis: Coping With It And Finding Relief
Friday, May 11th, 2007Achilles tendonitis can happen to anyone, young or old. If you’ve been hobbling around in extreme pain and your doctor tells you that you have this injury, you’re wondering just what this means. Will you be incapacitated for weeks or months? How do you prevent this injury from recurring?
Achilles Tendonitis - What It Is
The Achilles [...]
Quadriceps Tendonitis
Friday, May 11th, 2007The quadriceps tendons are a large group of tendons which run from under the knee cap and up the front of the thigh. These tendons are some of the strongest tendons in the body.
Quadriceps tendonitis is probably one of the most common types of tendonitis. Because of the every day use these tendons receive a [...]
